In this video, the teacher explains the difference between opinions and facts and how writers support their opinions with strong reasons in their writing. The teacher provides examples and guides the students through a practice activity...

In this video, the teacher explains how to make the reader interested in reading an opinion or persuasive essay by writing a strong opening and thesis. They discuss the importance of combining a hook with a thesis statement to make the...

This video is a teacher-led lesson on writing conclusions in informative texts. It provides guidance and examples on how to identify important ideas from body paragraphs and incorporate them into a well-rounded conclusion. The goal is to...

In this video, the teacher explains how to strengthen a concluding paragraph by reflecting on the consequences of inaction. They emphasize the importance of including a call to action to motivate readers to take up the cause and make a...

In this video, the teacher explains the importance of writing logical conclusions that highlight and review important ideas for the reader. The teacher provides guidance on how to structure a conclusion, emphasizing the need to mirror...

In this video, the teacher explains how to write an introduction in a logical order for an essay. They emphasize the importance of considering what information the reader needs to know first and then organizing the points accordingly. By...

In this video, the teacher explains the importance of using concrete details in writing to help readers visualize a text. They provide examples and guide the viewers through an exercise to identify and rewrite sentences with abstract...

In this video, the teacher guides students on how to organize their ideas in opinion writing. They discuss the structure of paragraphs, with a focus on the introduction, body, and conclusion. The teacher provides a draft essay on food...

In this video, the teacher explains how to write a conclusion for an essay using the reverse funnel method. The teacher emphasizes the importance of including a conclusion to provide closure to the reader. They guide the viewers through...

In this lesson, we will be practicing how to introduce claims clearly in argumentative writing by using background information. It is important to provide context and help the reader understand the topic before stating our claim and...

In this video lesson, we learn how to add context to characters to make them more realistic and engaging for readers. The teacher guides students through recognizing descriptive sentences, asking questions about a character's background,...

In this video, the teacher explains how writers use signal words to show comparisons and contrasts in their writing. They provide examples and guide the viewers through revising a draft to include these signal words. By using signal...

In this video, the teacher provides helpful tips on how to write a conclusion that leaves the reader thinking. They emphasize the importance of summarizing the thesis in a different way, highlighting the positive changes that will occur,...

In this video, the teacher explains how to support your argument in an essay by turning the topic sentence into a question. The lesson focuses on persuasive writing and the goal of getting the reader to agree with the author's argument....

In this video, the teacher provides a step-by-step guide on how to hook readers in the opening paragraph of an essay. The lesson emphasizes the importance of engaging the reader's attention and making the topic relevant to them. The...

In this video, the teacher explains how writers use infinitives to show purpose and add information in their writing. The students are guided through examples and practice exercises to identify infinitives and revise sentences using the...

In this video, the teacher guides students on how to write a memorable conclusion for their essays. They emphasize the importance of leaving a lasting impression on the reader by using a "nip" - a thought-provoking statement or call to...

In this video, the teacher explains how to write a memorable closing paragraph by using a plea for action. The three steps discussed are: restating the thesis, using strong language, and telling the reader what will happen with their...

In this video, the teacher explains how to write a memorable closing paragraph that ensures the reader remembers your opinion long after they finish reading. The teacher outlines three steps: rereading the thesis and asking why it is...

In this video, the teacher explains the importance of a memorable closing in a letter and provides three possible ways to end a letter: using a plea for action, telling a story that supports your opinion, or stating why your thinking...

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In this video, the teacher explains how to develop supporting ideas for a thesis statement. The lesson covers the importance of choosing a topic that the author cares about, the writing process, and common mistakes to avoid. The teacher...

If you need to know how to write an abstract, this video goes through the process step-by-step, including a great example from a research report by Zhao and Rogalin (2017) published in Social Psychology Quarterly. If you're approaching...

SchoolOnline's Secondary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners. Ideal for ages 13-17, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in clear and easy to...